AN/PRC-148 radio replica
 

Just some low qualtiy prototype pictured taked by cell phone camera.
http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...mNnN/daohe.jpg
http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...FE/daohe-3.jpg
http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...SL/daohe-1.jpg
http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...HS/daohe-2.jpg

Spec:

PRC-148 radio
Frequency：400-470MHz
volt：7.2V
channels：16个
power：5W
Range: 20km
Batteries: rechargable

This is NOT the toy solider one.

Holy smokes, nice. 20km.., the attenna does a 20km job? hmm, that's pretty low. Not that bad.

Need. Needs better theorical range (if the theorical range is better, the practical range should also^^)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=170331074156
what's the diffence between this one and toysolider's one? do you have a price yet? really like the design!!

5 AA Batteries for the Toy Soldier. Holy shit. I'd rather get Huangs.. But only 16 channels?

Any plans to make headsets (like the bowman and comtac replica) that work with this radio?

Any info on how it's programmed?

Rough estimate on the price?

And any idea what kind of headset plugs it will use?

Real connectors.
Just go and buy a bowman.

Hello,

Huang, can you confirm us that the PRC radio will work with a standard Peltor PTT switch ?

http://www.boss-safety.com/shop/pelt...le-p-4827.html

thanks,

An approximate price and ETA would be great...I am very interested.

Seconded; also specially if it comes with that particular handset as well haha.

I'd also love to know if it's possible to reprogram the frequencies.

updates?

I have one on pre-order hopefully won't be long and I can update you guys on how it is. One I have on order is the radio + antenna + antenna extension + handset.

the ones on pre-order on ebay are not the same as the one posted by huang

No I know they are the toy soldier ones, but at least I can let people know what they are like in comparison to the one huang will be selling. Because I'll most likely get one of those too lol

http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...e5Ag/148-5.jpg
http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...wzDQ/148-2.jpg
http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...65ng/148-1.jpg

Coming really soon. the hand-held headset comes with is genuie US product, no replica.

"I'd also love to know if it's possible to reprogram the frequencies. "

yes, you can.

Do you have a line on other accessories, such as boom mic, throat mic, PPT Switch and such??

This is the basic package. I will arrange 148 with comtac, 148 with bowman etc. Throat mic? I think I can arrange too.

Very interested in, hope You will ship international.

frequency 400-470 mhz.... in Italy we use 433.075 - 434.775MHz so that stuff is really interesting for our team.

iv recently got a CVC tank helmet with the comm wires ending like the ones on the radio...i am assuming i can use it with the helmet then? tad be awsome lol

Huang, let me know as soon as this becomes available? I will buy one.

I'm interested. Will be watching for this!

I found nothing about radios in Your shop

He's been posting his link all over the boards, just trolling for traffic.

lol

Huang, I have more than 5 members of my team (me included) interested to buy Your replica.

Price and ETA?

Price and ETA?

Yeah interested as well, especially price, but would be nice to hear some user reviews on this first, especially with range with that large antenna.

What they said...

Yes, but what's the Price and ETA?

Oh did anyone ask about a price and ETA yet?

i dont think so im also wondering about the price and eta?? haha

Is it waterproof?

Just wondering if anyone knows what the ETA and mybe the price will be for these.

how much total damage to my wallet and when it might happen please

Good question. How strong/thick is the plastic? Any info on the battery?

That'd be great. Gas powered M4, gas sidearm, waterproof radio, nose deep in the water...

well, dunno if someone asked for it ;-) .... but... PRICE & ETA?

Thats what ziplock bags and 100mph tape are for.

DH 148 radio is available for pre-order now. The raido will be available in about 2 weeks. Team order( 5 or above ) PM me.

http://9g9fra.blu.livefilestore.com/...Comparsion.gif

Three packages, basic, bowman, DIY

1. Basic backage with H-250U headset $185 shipped

Features:

Frequency: 400-470MHZ
Channels: 99
Comes with rechargable batteries/charger
Ouput power: 5W
Frequence reprogrammable
Battery low alert
Software upgradable
Support image transfer in the future by sofware upgrade
Range is about 20KM
Comes with genuie H-250U headset(NOT replica)


2. Bowman package( radio + bowman headset + seal T shape PTT ) $195 shipped
Features:
Frequency: 400-470MHZ
Channels: 99
Comes with rechargable batteries/charger
Ouput power: 5W
Frequence reprogrammable
Battery low alert
Software upgradable
Support image transfer in the future by sofware upgrade
Range is about 20KM
Comes with high grade replica bowman headset

3. DIY package( radio + connector+wires+Seal T shape PTT ) You can modify your current headset to use the radio. $175 shipped.

Features:
Frequency: 400-470MHZ
Channels: 99
Comes with rechargable batteries/charger
Ouput power: 5W
Frequence reprogrammable
Battery low alert
Software upgradable
Support image transfer in the future by sofware upgrade
Range is about 20KM
Comes with compatibale adaptor/wires/seal T shape PTT

Sir, just preordered mine! But prices on webshop are differents

understood... here we have CAD$.... on website US$

Must... resist... and wait for feedbacks

Are there going to be comtacs avaliable for this radio in the future?

Is there a deadline for the preorder?

Can we get some more detailed pictures on what the package contains? For example does the antenna come with the package?

I think it's safe to assume that the radio comes with an antenna...

Huang, what I wanted to know is if it´s compatible with real steel PRC-148 conectors. What I wanted to say is, if i bought a RS comtac or sordin or liberator with a PRC-148 PTT, coul I use it without modifications?

Thanks!

Yes but pictured looks like a 6 ft whip antennae, wonderingif this comes with

DIY package

http://www.dragonredairsoft.com/airs...48-new-big.jpg

Bowman package
http://www.dragonredairsoft.com/airs.../148-new-1.jpg

Basic pacakge
http://www.dragonredairsoft.com/airs.../148-new-2.jpg

how much for just a radio?

Even the adaptor is military look-alike, it is not U-229/U military 5 PIN male connector. you can't use without the headset or the adaptor in DIY package. However if you can provide U-229/U military 5 PIN male connector, I can custom build one for you though

and whats the cost of that? because the toy soldier ones come with mill wiring so i can just use my msa ptt. can you just sell me a radio and antenna? i can wire my u229 in myself.
thanks

Does this mean an H250 handset will not work with the radio without modification?

I thought it was a real H250 Handset? But a new connector?

Correct. Since the manufacturer can't get the military U-229/U military 5 PIN female connector base, they use a different connector base. the H250 is modified to fit while keeps the orginal looks.

I C..Ok..is this made by Element? The same company that made the Comtac II Replicas? Also what about re-programming the radio's? Is this easily done or do we have to buy software and cable etc?

Not by element. This manufacturer(DH) hates element lol.

That why DH doesn't bother offering a comtac II package. The bowman headset is not from Element either but from DH.

How are they reprogrammed?

will element headsets (comtac etc) plug into the DH PTT?

Also, will the H250 handset be avalible on its own? For those who bought the bowman or diy package but want the handset as well.

To add an extra headset H250($60) or bowman headset with PTT($70). You may reprogram through the key pad

I'm jusst wondering if you really clone the features of real AN/PRC-148?

listed here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/PRC-148

like frequency hopping, sometype of encryption (digital/analog), AM/FM, 30-512mhz.

I'm sure tech subby people/OEM manufacture in guangzhou/hong kong can manufacture radio with these firmware upgadable features.

will he be acting?

Also how much for an extra connector set? For example I order the basic package but want to convert my Frogman headset or my comtacs.

ok, I will check.

Due to the high demand, pre-orders before July 10 is secured and will be shipped in about a week. The rest will have to wait till at least Aug. I will try to get some more.

Huang we have to talk seriously LOL!! :D

Bean has my msn, add me when you can.

So, this PRC could be able to be used with RS peltor with PRC conector?

No,,it is a "look alike" the pin system is not mil spec.

faaaaaaaaaaaantastic!

Dam and of course i ordered on the 10th

Huang, I have the real Peltor Comtac II headset that has the PTT with the 6 pin connector for the real PRC-148 radio. Do you have any suggestion how I can connect my Peltor Comtac II headset to the DH PRC-148 radio DIY package?

If you have real comtac, the best way is to purhcase the U-183 base( 5 or 6 pins match your headset )


Ship to the manufacture and have it installed on your radio, so you don't need to modify your real comtac. DIY package is for headset clones( comtac II clones etc ).

So, once we have the U-183 conector we have to send the PRC to DIY with the conector to be installed?

yes

Where'd the link to the connector go? I know I saw it.

Do you mean the U-183/U base 5 pin (panel mount connector) will work with a 6 pin Peltor Comtac headset or do I have to choose the U-283/U base 6 pin (panel mount connector) instead?

By the way, will the manufacturer be wiling to install the base panel connector for me if I send it directly to them before they ship out my radio?

By the way, what did you mean by the best way is to purchase the U-183 base but you also mentioned 5 or 6 pins? Did you mean that if I get the 5 pin base it'll also work with my Peltor Comtac with 6 pin connector? Kindly enlighten me.

Pre-orders will be shipped out tomorrow from china. If you have pre-ordered one and paid by EMT, please PM me to confirm just in case I miss your order.

Can someone post a review of this radio when they get a change to try it out?

~Grim

Since it is not certified against IC's RSS-119, I'd love to see what the emission actually looks like on one of our spectrum analyzers. Given it's origins and rather cheap sticker price, I would not be surprised to discover somewhat poor phase noise, spurious, selectivity/sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) and ACP performance, along with a 99.5% power bandwidth that will probably exceed the maximum allowable. Also, it wouldn't be a shock to find the carrier stability may not remain within +/- 2.5 ppm over the stated operating temperature and frequency ranges. A radio that's certified against RSS-119 guarantees that it will meet at least the minimum performance level for these parameters under normal operating (non-malfunction) conditions.

However, none of this will be relevant to any of you who wish to purchase the radio...it will serve it's purpose just fine as far as airsoft goes. My musings here are really just me expressing a technical curiosity...http://www.airsoftcanada.com/images/smilies/mechhit.gif


Ready...FIRE...Aim!
'Fly

Probably it will not be a professional product..... of course.... but it will do the hard job... it' s for airsoft.


I am waiting for it....aaarrrgh

Just received from Huang the tracking.... item is arrived at Beijing sorting...woah! GREAT!

that stuff is waiting for it.....LOL
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5333/120v.jpg

really glad i ordered 2 of Huangs radios
got my ts 148's today what crap they are

DH 148 radio full spec:

Frequence: dual-band operation 400 - 470MHZ
voltage: 3.7V - 6V( Adaptive voltage protection )
channels: 99
Outpout:3.5-5W
CTCSS：67Hz-254.1Hz
DCS：023N-754N
SQL：0-4
SAVE: yes
VOX: yes(voice-operated-switch)
Antenna impedance: 50Ω
Antenna gain: 2.5DB
SWR: 1.2

Huang, is the blade antenna already included with the DIY package or the one with the H-250/U handset package? Checked in the Dragonred website and both packages have the blade antenna included in the pictures. Just for clarification...

If it is in the picture, then it is in. I haven't seen the radio in person yet. :-)

Just got my radio and it didnt come with any instructions at all. How do you reprogram it?

Thanks.

I've got to say I like the radio now that I know how to use it. The buttons aren't great, and I'm not a huge fan of the headset itself. Also, the plastic around the headset plug in on the radio prevents you from being able to screw down the headset connector and needs to be trimmed away. And the 'realistic' headset connector shown in the photos is not used on the final product. (I should mention I got the bowman package) Not a big issue unless you're very anal about everything being perfectly 110% realistic.

EDIT: Huang, will element headsets (eg Comtac replicas) plug into the DH PTT that comes with the radio?

parcel arrived inside Italian customs... hoping they will send it to me....LOL

I don't think so.

I figured I'd help out everyone else who bought the radio, here's a much more complete manual than what Dragon Red has, pretty much will explain everything the radio has to offer.

http://miairsoft.proboards.com/index...d=27594&page=1

Enjoy.

to me, it seems the same manual offered by Red Dragon

The Dragon Red "manual" is pretty bland, and doesn't have any information on what any of the functions are, or what they do. It also doesn't really explain much of anything outside the basics, where as the one I wrote up pretty much explains everything about the radio.

Thanks for the manual link

Hi cgyarring
I was blind... Your manual is more complete... thank You so much

Received today the radio, well it works... but it is a toy... it's good for airsoft... mine have some parts not wery well glued... the long antenna arrived with its connector detached...
I am satisfied? yes and not... however for an airsoft skirmish semms to be good... a little delicate but good.
Fake buttons are horribles

aside from other problems with the radios i can only recieve on them if i turn the squelch off anyone got any ideas on how i can fix this?

I really want to get DragonRed's DH PRC-148 MBITR radio but up to now I still could not figure out if I should change the panel connector on the radio to a 6 pin or change the connector on my PTT to a 5 pin cause Ill be using my Peltor COMTAC II.

According to Peabird from another website and I quote " i think this will work and be compatible, because the sixth pin is not neccessary when it comes to audio transfer - the sixth pin is only for sending/reciving additional data.
My setup at the moment is a 6 pin Peltor Comtac ACH connected to a ALAN PMR radio via original PRC148 plugs with only 5 pins..."

I'm really quite unsure at the moment to either leave it as it is or get an extension cable with a male 6 pin connector on the other end to hook it up to the Peltor's PTT which has a female 6 pin connector and a female 5 pin connector on the other end to hook it up to the male 5 pin panel connector on DragonRed's DH PRC-148 radio.

So in between the Peltor COMTAC's PTT and the radio there's going to be a cable with a male 6 pin connector to hook it up with the Peltor PTT and a 5 pin female connector on the other end to hook it up to the radio.

I'm quite hesitant to change the connector on the Peltor's PTT or the radio cause I might end up messing it. I'm just wondering if there's an existing extension cable with the above mentioned specification?

Maybe somebody here who also bought DragonRed's DH PRC-148 radio and is using a PELTOR COMTAC II would like to give some feedback. I'd appreciate it.

Hi Huang,
I have a Kenwood TK-3207 Radio and the antenna has broken; I intend to replace it with the whip/blade style that you offer with the PRC-148 Replica kits. Are the antennae available separately, and if so, so they operate using a BNC style connector; I suspect Kenwood use a sma connector for this model - can an adaptor be used?
Regards,
Ed

Hi Huang
could you post some info if you know it on what improvments the gen 2 radio clones will have and if there is a way for those of us that brought gen 1 radios can have them upgraded? thanks